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WTTC President Gloria Guevara Champions Spain’s Global Tourism Leadership at Turespaña Convention in Zaragoza
WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara Manzo put Spain's global tourism leadership firmly in the...
Tourism Leadership Is Big Business: WTTC, the Price of Recognition, and Who Really Has Influence
Global tourism leadership has become a commercial marketplace of exclusive memberships...
Unlock Futures Alliance Launches Practical Guide to Protect Children Across Travel, Leisure and Entertainment
WTTC is bringing governments, tourism businesses, UN agencies, and ECPAT together to strengthen...
WTTC Brings $2 Billion Tourism Investment Commitment to Malta
WTTC's global network of tourism industry leaders delivers a major investment commitment for Malta...
WTTC Brings the U.S. Back to the Tourism Table—but Trump’s Envoy Nick Adams Raises Hard Questions
WTTC brought America’s government back into global tourism dialogue—but what comes with that access...
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara at WTTC: A Refreshing Return to Reason
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara’s conversation at the WTTC summit in Malta offered a refreshing...
Bahrain Joins WTTC as Gulf Tourism Faces a New Geopolitical Reality
Why is Bahrain joining the World Travel & Tourism Council now? As Gulf tourism competition...
Gloria Guevara Shook Up World Tourism in Malta—and Earned My Vote
Tourism faces political divisions, technological disruption, and growing pressure to deliver for...
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Manfredi Lefebvre’s Bold Vision Powers WTTC’s Malta Summit
Manfredi Lefebvre brought an entrepreneur’s ambition to WTTC’s Malta Global Summit, urging tourism...
WTTC Malta Honors Former UNWTO Icons Frangialli, Rifai, Dho and Garayev — But Where Was UN Tourism?
WTTC Malta honored former UNWTO leaders Francesco Frangialli and Taleb Rifai, alongside influential...
WTTC Global Summit in Malta Concludes: Tourism Leaders Honored, New Priorities Announced, and What’s Next
The WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta has concluded with major tourism policy announcements, awards...
BREAKING: WTTC Global Summit in 2027 New Delhi, India
India will host the WTTC Global Summit 2027 in New Delhi after a landmark gathering in Malta. With...
WTTC Malta Summit: One Million Tourism SMEs, New Partnerships and Europe’s Tourism Future
WTTC's Malta Summit unveiled a plan to support one million tourism SMEs, new international...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Heart of World Tourism Honored with WTTC Icon Award in Malta
Some tourism leaders build institutions. Others touch hearts. In Malta, Dr. Taleb Rifai received...
WTTC Brings 24 Countries Together in Malta to Rewrite the Rules of Tourism Competitiveness
Ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries met at the WTTC Global Summit in Malta to...
WTTC Global Summit 2026 Opens in Malta with a Salute of Cannon Fire
Cannon fire echoed across Valletta’s Grand Harbour as the WTTC Global Summit 2026 got underway in...
Nikolina Brnjac Brings Europe’s Tourism and Mobility Agenda to WTTC Malta
Croatia’s former Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac is heading to Malta for the WTTC Global Summit...
Global Hotel News: Who’s Opening, Investing and Taking Over?
From Hawaii and Kyoto to Nairobi, London and the UAE, hotel companies are opening properties...
WTTC and ICC Could Give Tourism’s Small Businesses Something They Rarely Have: A Global Voice
WTTC and the International Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to strengthen millions of tourism...
Why Is United Airlines Launching Flights to Overtourism-Weary Mallorca?
United Airlines is expanding nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and...
Opinion: WTTC Heads to Malta. Is Something Bigger Taking Shape in Global Tourism?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) may be evolving from the voice of the world's largest...
For Two Days, Malta Becomes the Global Capital of Tourism
More than 1000 global tourism leaders are heading to Malta, but the WTTC Global Summit is about...
Hainan’s Best Move May Be Looking Beyond China: Why It Joined WTTC Today?
Hainan has joined WTTC just ahead of its Global Summit in Malta. After decades of developing...
World Tourism Day 2026: AI Is Changing Travel, but Tourism Must Remain Human
World Tourism Day 2026 puts AI, digital identity, and tourism's human responsibility in focus. From...
UN Tourism vs WTTC: How Reliable Are Global Tourism Statistics?
How reliable are the tourism statistics shaping headlines and policy? We compare UN Tourism’s...
Canada Moves Closer to Europe: What It Could Mean for Travel, Tourism and the Trump Factor
Could Canada’s proposed new relationship with the European Union reshape transatlantic travel? With...
Trump White House Sends Special Envoy as Former Spanish PM Joins WTTC Malta Summit
The Trump White House is sending tourism envoy Nick Adams to the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, where...
UK Tourist Tax Warning: WTTC Says Uncapped Levies Could Cost Jobs and Billions in Visitor Spending
Uncapped tourist taxes in England could make the UK less competitive and drive visitors to rival...
Meet Justin Trudeau in Malta: For the First Time, Non-WTTC Members Can Join the Global Summit
Want to meet Justin Trudeau and the world’s top tourism leaders in Malta? The WTTC Global Summit...
Experience the WTTC Global Summit 2026: Executive Access opens to non-members
For the first time, senior Travel & Tourism leaders outside the WTTC Membership community can...
WTTC 2026: How Tourism’s Most Powerful Leaders Are Shaping What Comes Next
WTTC is entering a pivotal period. Trillion-dollar tourism investment, new government alliances...
Mexico Ranks 4th in the World for Tourism GDP and Leisure Travel Spending
Mexico has climbed into the global tourism spotlight, ranking fourth worldwide for both tourism’s...
WTTC Malta 2026: The Dream List of Global Tourism Leaders Heading to Valletta
Malta is about to become the center of world tourism. More than 200 CEOs and tourism leaders —...
Barcelona public transport tickets: Your complete guide to fares and passes
Barcelona's public transport network is one of the most efficient and well-integrated in Europe...
Gloria Guevara Meets Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano as WTTC Drives Global Tourism Agenda
WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara met Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano in...
Louis D’Amore at 90, Gloria Guevara at 59: Two Birthdays, One Vision for Tourism and Peace
Louis D’Amore turns 90 in New York as WTTC President Gloria Guevara celebrates her birthday in...
WTTC Is Growing Fast – and ClubMed Lifestyle Group Is the Latest Global Tourism Heavyweight to Join
WTTC is expanding ahead of its Global Summit in Malta, with ClubMed Lifestyle Group joining a...
Alain St.Ange: Tourism Must Deliver Real Value to Communities
Ambassador Alain St.Ange has challenged the global tourism industry to look beyond visitor numbers...
Malta Joins WTTC as Global Tourism Leaders Prepare to Descend on Valletta
Malta is joining the World Travel & Tourism Council just weeks before Valletta hosts the WTTC...
United’s New Map: 10 Destinations That Could Change Where Americans Vacation
Star Alliance member United Airlines is opening nonstop routes to 10 international destinations...
California Has a Message for the World at WTTC Malta: You’re Welcome
California is heading to Malta as global tourism leaders gather for the WTTC Global Summit October...
How Can WTTC, TOURISE, GTRCMC, and UN Tourism Make Travel & Tourism More Resilient?
War involving Iran, disrupted air routes, wildfires, floods and extreme heat are testing global...
Europe Captures $2 Trillion in Leisure Travel Spending as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France Lead the Summer Tourism Boom
Europe captured $2 trillion in leisure travel spending in 2025, taking one-third of the global...
Wildfires Threaten European Holiday Resorts as Tourists Flee Greece and Germany
Wildfires are threatening popular European holiday destinations during the peak summer season...
WTTC Keeps Busy During Summer: Egypt Joins as New Member, UAE Partnership Expands
While Spain slows down for the summer holidays, WTTC is keeping busy. Egypt has joined its...
2026 Solar Eclipse Stuns Europe as Tourism Booms and Millions Look to the Sky
Europe’s August 12 total solar eclipse transformed the evening sky while driving a major tourism...
How Expensive Is Sightseeing? The Cities Where Museum and Attraction Prices May Shock Tourists
Museum tickets and attraction fees can turn an affordable city break into an expensive surprise...
WTTC Welcomes Piñero as Global Member in Tourism Leadership Push
MADRID, Spain — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Spanish tourism and real...
Mallorca Mediterranean Waters Hit 33°C as Climate Change and Overtourism Collide
Mallorca’s Sea Hits 33°C: Is Europe’s Favorite Holiday Island Becoming Too Hot — and Too Crowded...
Global Travel & Tourism Investment Tops $1 Trillion as Major Economies Fuel Industry Growth
Global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion in 2025 for the first time since...
Madrid breaks tourism record as international visitor spending tops €10 billion in six months
Home to UN Tourism, the World Travel & Tourism Council and one of Europe’s strongest conference...
United States Placed on Labor Rights Watch List Alongside Kenya, Vietnam, Israel, Peru, and Other Nations: Why Global Tourism Should Care
The United States has been placed on an international labor rights watch list alongside countries...
Walking Meets Art and Culture: Inspiring Walking Vacations Around the World
Walking vacations are evolving beyond fitness into immersive cultural experiences. From Germany's...
Mallorca Anti-Tourism Protests Signal a Global Reckoning for the Travel Industry
Palma’s largest anti-overtourism demonstration yet was not simply a protest against visitors. It...
Wildfires in France and Spain Force Mass Tourist Evacuations Across Europe
Europe's peak summer travel season has been disrupted as catastrophic wildfires across France and...
How Spain’s World Cup Triumph Revealed America’s Greatest Strength
While Spain lifted the trophy, the United States may have claimed something equally significant...
Can Higher Tourism Taxes Reduce Overtourism Without Driving Visitors Away?
As Mallorca considers raising VAT on tourism accommodation, the debate highlights a broader...
From Tourism Promotion to Tourism Governance
Tourism's future depends on governance, not just promotion. Governments should elevate tourism to...
Tourism as Diplomacy, Peace, and National Strategy
Tourism is far more than an economic sector. It is a powerful instrument of diplomacy, peace...
Do Tourism Investment Summits Really Attract Investment?
Governments spend millions on tourism investment summits, aviation conferences and hospitality...
Tourism Deserves a Seat at Every Cabinet Table
Tourism is the world's largest people-to-people industry, yet it remains one of the most...
WTTC Wants to Rewrite the World’s Bucket List with the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World
The World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a year-long global campaign inviting the public...
Alessandra Priante Begins a New Chapter: From Leading Italian Tourism to Shaping European Sport
Professor Alessandra Priante has spent her career shaping international tourism through leadership...
Seychelles Welcomes UN Tourism Leaders and African Delegates for Landmark 69th CAF Meeting
Seychelles has welcomed the UN Tourism delegation led by Secretary-General HE Shaikha Al Nuwais and...
WTTC Urges Coordinated Action to Prevent Border Delays as Europe Prepares for Schengen EES Rollout
The World Travel & Tourism Council is urging European governments to ensure the rollout of the...
As UN Tourism Opens Its New Madrid Headquarters, Former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Faces Renewed Scrutiny
As UN Tourism inaugurates its new Madrid headquarters, fresh reporting has again placed former...
WTTC Challenges Barcelona’s Plan to Raise Cruise Passenger Taxes
Barcelona's proposed increase in tourist taxes for short-stay cruise passengers has reignited the...
Why Begoña Gómez Was Banned from Leaving Spain—and How UNWTO and Former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Became Part of the Story?
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been banned from leaving Spain...
Angola Invests in Global Prestige: WTTC Emerges as Africa’s Tourism Power Broker at Luanda Summit
Angola's inaugural Investment Summit in Luanda showcased the country's growing global ambitions...
WTTC Takes Kenya by Storm: Africa Moves to the Center of Global Tourism Leadership
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is putting Africa at the center of global tourism...
Kenya Is Africa’s Sustainable Tourism Powerhouse. WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara and Executive VP Najib Balala Revealed Details to Kenya’s Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano. A New Chapter for WTTC Africa Cooperation. Balala as a previous Minister for Kenya Set A Signal
WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara and Executive Vice President Najib Balala received a warm...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sets New Benchmark for Trusted, Seamless Travel Across Borders
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, new WTTC...
Malta’s Tourism Ambition Comes Full Circle as WTTC Global Summit Brings World Leaders to Valletta
Malta’s long-term tourism strategy reaches a major milestone as the World Travel & Tourism...
WTTC Warns Border Delays from Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Could Put $45.4 Billion in Visitor Spending at Risk
A new WTTC study warns that prolonged border queues linked to Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES)...
WTTC Welcomes Meliá Hotels International as Global Member
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Meliá Hotels International as a Global...
Pope Leo XIV Visit Expected to Deliver €150 Million Boost to Spain’s Economy
Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Spain is expected to generate between €90 million and €125...
WTTC: China Could Become the World’s Top Travel Economy
China’s travel and tourism sector is surging ahead, with international arrivals exceeding 68...
Global Tourism Grows Despite Middle East Conflict, UN Tourism Reports
UN Tourism today released a report showing international tourism remained resilient in the first...
